Analysis of the Impact and Effects on the State Patrimony in the Direct Contracting Modality in the Framework of Public Calamity and Manifest Urgency

Abstract

Public procurement in Colombia is articulated through a complex structure that ranges from strict state procurement to exceptional regimes and the participation of private entities. Despite regulatory efforts, such as Law 80 of 1993 and Law 1150 of 2007, significant challenges persist, such as legal uncertainty and lack of planning. The current situation suggests the urgency of a critical review of the existing legal framework, avoiding improvisations that could exacerbate the crisis already latent in the contracting system. To move towards a safer and more reliable environment, it is imperative that the national government, together with experts and communities, address this problem with a methodical and responsible approach, establishing practices that promote transparency and efficiency in the management of public resources. Only in this way will it be possible to build a future in which public procurement effectively fulfills its purpose of serving general interests and promoting citizen trust in institutions.